Metalloid: meaning, definitions and examples

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metalloid

 

[ หˆmษ›tษ™lษ”ษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical element

A metalloid is a chemical element that has properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals. They are also known for their semiconducting properties, making them important in the electronics industry. Common metalloids include boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium.

Synonyms

metaloid, semimetal

Examples of usage

  • Silicon is a widely used metalloid in electronics.
  • Boron behaves like a metal in some reactions.
  • Metalloids have a mixed set of properties.
  • The use of metalloids in alloys enhances their strength.
  • Arsenic is a metalloid that can be toxic.

Translations

Translations of the word "metalloid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น metaloide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคพเคคเฅเคตเคฟเค• เคชเคฆเคพเคฐเฅเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Metalloid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ metaloid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั‚ะฐะปะพั—ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ metaloid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใ‚ฟใƒญใ‚คใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mรฉtalloรฏde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ metaloide

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท metaloid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”ํ•ฉ๊ธˆ์†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู„ุฒุงุช ุดุจู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polokov

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polokov

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฑป้‡‘ๅฑž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metaloid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกlmr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั‚ะฐะปะพะนะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒšแƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ metaloid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ metaloide

Word origin

The term 'metalloid' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the Greek word 'metallon' meaning 'metal' and the suffix '-oid' meaning 'like' or 'resembling'. Initially, the classification of elements was simpler, categorized strictly as metals or nonmetals. However, as the study of elements and their properties evolved, scientists began to recognize the unique behavior of certain elements that exhibited characteristics of both metals and non-metals. This led to the introduction of the term 'metalloid' to articulate this group of elements. As chemistry advanced, particularly in the fields of semiconductor physics and materials science, the importance of metalloids has grown, marking them as critical components in various technological applications such as transistors, solar cells, and other electronic devices.